Law variations make for fast-paced opening round
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTime restrictions on goal kicks, set pieces and rucks and a streamlined TMO process have made for a fast-paced start to Super Rugby Pacific. Not the least was how the Blues used the assured fast...
Crusaders v Chiefs - Match Report
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLearnings and debuts from Crusaders season opener versus the Chiefs The skies cleared just in time for the Crusaders to take on the Chiefs in a banger of a Super Rugby Pacific opener in Christchurch. More...
Exeter Chiefs edge Sale Sharks in Sandy Park thriller
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJosh Hodge inspired Exeter Chiefs to a vital 24-22 victory over second-placed Sale Sharks in a Sandy Park thriller. Sharks conceded five penalties inside the opening four minutes but Chiefs were unable...
Chiefs side to face Sale Sharks
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugbyob Baxter believes the fight for a spot in this season’s Gallagher Premiership play-offs will be intense, such is the closeness of the current standings and the competitiveness of the division. On...
Hamish Watson returns to Scotland starting line up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Gregor Townsend has made one change to Scotland’s starting line-up for round three of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations, with Hamish Watson named at openside flanker for Sunday’s...
Wales name team for England fixture
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales senior men’s head coach Warren Gatland has named the team to play England at a sold-out Principality Stadium on Saturday 25 February (KO 4.45pm live on BBC and S4C) in the third round of...
England name team to face Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe England team that will take on Wales in the Guinness Six Nations this weekend has been named. Steve Borthwick’s side will travel to Cardiff today [Thursday 23 February] ahead of the game at...
Super Rugby Countdown Day 1: Every Try Scored During the 2022 Season
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySuper Rugby returns tomorrow, starting with a New Zealand derby between the reigning champion Crusaders and Chiefs in Christchurch on Friday night. The rematch of last year’s semifinal...
Disciplinary: Manu Tuilagi, Sale Sharks
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugbyhe case of Manu Tuilagi, Sale Sharks, was heard today by sole judicial officer Jeremy Summers.Tuilagi received a red card during the game against Northampton Saints on Saturday 18 February for reckless...
Borthwick retains 26 players for Wales match
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has retained a 26-player England squad for this weekend’s Guinness Six Nations match against Wales.England will travel to Cardiff to face Wales at the Principality Stadium on Saturday...
